Personnel Security Specialist - Kaiva Tech

Kaiva Tech, LLC is seeking a Personnel Security Specialist in the Doral, Florida area.

Kaiva Corporation consists of a family of entities that are Native American owned and Tribal 8(a) certified. Our organization provides solutions in Information Technology, Operations and Security Management, Facilities Support, Manufacturing, and Construction to both the Federal Government and within commercial companies. We deliver innovative and comprehensive solutions in high-performance and mission critical environments.

Clearance: Active DoD Top Secret/SCI is required for this position.

Workplace Type: This position is fully onsite at the client building in Doral, Florida.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

As a Personnel Security Specialist your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to the following:

• Familiarity with Personnel Security processes such as conducting interviews; submitting investigations to OPM; utilizing DISS and e-QIP; obtaining non-disclosure agreements; receiving, managing, and sending security clearance certifications.
• Responding to data from personnel security, counterintelligence, and criminal investigations with regards to interim security clearances or suspension of access and denial/revocation of security clearance/SCI access; SCI eligibility, nominations, alarms, on-call requests, and polygraph requests.
• Aiding and acting in a customer service role to effectively communicate security requirements (clearances, SCI Accesses, personnel security regulations, adjudicative guidelines, etc.) and assist visitors, verify clearances, process investigations and clearance requests; in-processing and out-processing of personnel.
• Creating and maintaining all personnel security records, files, and reports.
• Acting as a security liaison between external SCI customers and/or government officials and representing Security Management as directed by the government.
• Maintaining knowledge/understanding of all security directives, regulations, manuals, and guidelines and communicate that information to the Security Manager and Program Managers.
• Managing, investigating, and reporting all SCI security violations/infractions to the appropriate corporate and/or government agency (i.e. employees parent organization or Contracting Companies, etc.).
• Assisting in the development and review of SCI security documents to include plans, policies, security operating procedures, and emergency action plans.
• Maintaining and inspecting secured environments for SCI material and equipment; develop/submit SCI Co-Use Agreements, Tactical SCIF Requests, Pre-Construction Checklists, Fixed Facility Checklists and other accreditation reports, as required.
• Administering Defense Courier Service (DCS) actions, as well as performing receipt and delivery of DCS documents and materials.
• Processing Foreign Travel reporting requests.
• Conducting SCIF inspections throughout the USSOUTHCOM Area of Responsibility and complete applicable documentation within ten business days.
• Managing all required databases for all USSOUTHCOM SCI facilities and offices.
• Preparing SOPs, memorandums, and other documents related to SCI security for approval by Security Management government personnel.

Required Experience and Skills:

• Minimum three years' experience in security management.
• Minimum two years' experience in a management/leadership role.
• Must be able to conduct personnel security tasks for all USSOUTHCOM personnel and visitors.
• Experience working in and knowledge of Department of Defense (DoD) and Army Security regulations, directives, and policies.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office software applications.
• Knowledge of DoD Enterprise Architecture framework (e.g. NIPR, SIPR, JWICS networks).
• Must be able to work well in a diverse environment.

Desired Experience and Skills:

• Experience with DISS.

Education:

• Associate's degree or equivalent experience in Information Security, Physical Security, Personnel, or another related field.

Certificates, Licenses and Registrations:

• None

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to sit at computer for prolonged periods of time.
• Must have the ability to operate standard office equipment and keyboards.